Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography
Objective. The objective of this paper is to report a dental fusion case focusing on clinical and radiographic features for the diagnosis. Method. To report a case of right maxillary lateral incisor fusion and a supernumerary tooth, the anatomy of the root canal and dental united portion were assess...
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| author | Iury Oliveira Castro Carlos Estrela Vinícius Rezende Souza Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes João Batista de Souza |
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| description | Objective. The objective of this paper is to report a dental fusion case focusing on clinical and radiographic features for the diagnosis. Method. To report a case of right maxillary lateral incisor fusion and a supernumerary tooth, the anatomy of the root canal and dental united portion were assessed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Results. The clinical examination showed dental juxtaposition with the absence of interdental papilla and esthetic impairment in the right maxillary lateral incisor region. The periapical radiography did not provide enough information for the differential diagnosis due to the inherent limitations of this technique. CBCT confirmed the presence of tooth fusion. Conclusion. CBCT examination supports the diagnosis and provides both the identification of changes in tooth development and the visualization of their extent and limits. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-d737241481e84e4ba0b800b6667ad3f62025-02-03T01:26:37ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64472090-64552014-01-01201410.1155/2014/934218934218Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed TomographyIury Oliveira Castro0Carlos Estrela1Vinícius Rezende Souza2Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes3João Batista de Souza4Health Sciences Postgraduate Program, School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Rua 235 com 1a. Avenida, Setor Universitário, 74605-020 Goiânia, GO, BrazilDepartment of Stomatologic Sciences, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Praça Universitária, Setor Universitário, 74605-220 Goiânia, GO, BrazilUniversidade Federal de Goiás, Praça Universitária, Setor Universitário, 74605-220 Goiânia, GO, BrazilDepartment of Oral Prevention and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Praça Universitária, Setor Universitário, 74605-220 Goiânia, GO, BrazilDepartment of Oral Prevention and Rehabilitation, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal de Goiás, Praça Universitária, Setor Universitário, 74605-220 Goiânia, GO, BrazilObjective. The objective of this paper is to report a dental fusion case focusing on clinical and radiographic features for the diagnosis. Method. To report a case of right maxillary lateral incisor fusion and a supernumerary tooth, the anatomy of the root canal and dental united portion were assessed by cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Results. The clinical examination showed dental juxtaposition with the absence of interdental papilla and esthetic impairment in the right maxillary lateral incisor region. The periapical radiography did not provide enough information for the differential diagnosis due to the inherent limitations of this technique. CBCT confirmed the presence of tooth fusion. Conclusion. CBCT examination supports the diagnosis and provides both the identification of changes in tooth development and the visualization of their extent and limits.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/934218 |
| spellingShingle | Iury Oliveira Castro Carlos Estrela Vinícius Rezende Souza Lawrence Gonzaga Lopes João Batista de Souza Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Case Reports in Dentistry |
| title | Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
| title_full | Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
| title_fullStr | Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
| title_full_unstemmed | Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
| title_short | Unilateral Fusion of Maxillary Lateral Incisor: Diagnosis Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography |
| title_sort | unilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor diagnosis using cone beam computed tomography |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/934218 |
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